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Fancourt
Golf Course - Bramble Hill
A golfing green that is the youngest of Fancourt's
four layouts, serves as the resort's public
golf course and is likely to be busier than
the others. There are not many trees on the
golf course and some holes have a links-like
feel.
The golf course is young and the holes still
have to fight it out for the coveted signature
hole status.
Fancourt
Golf Course - Montagu
A modern golf course with a mature parkland
feel, considered one of the best conditioned
golf courses in South Africa. It is cleverly
designed, picturesque, and presents an enjoyable
challenge to all levels of golfers.
On the golf course the par-three 17th hole where
a mid- to long-iron has to be struck over a
wide expanse of water to a green strikingly
similar to that of the par-three 12th of the
Augusta National.
Fancourt
Golf Course - Outeniqua
Named after the mountain range that runs
along the Garden Route coast, this resort golf
course has aesthetically pleasing design features
such as rivulets and colourful gardens. Like
its neighbour the Montagu, the golf course is
in magnificent condition year round.
Golfers who are long hitters will be tempted
to reach the golfing green on the shortish par-four
fifth hole. A water hazard dominates the right
side of the fairway and green.
Fancourt
Golf Course - The Links
The Links at Fancourt, host to the President's
Cup in November 2003, presents a unique golfing
experience in South Africa. This man-made links
course has achieved balance and harmony in terms
of length, hazards and shot value.
While being a beautiful walking experience the
Links is quite possibly the most difficult course
in South Africa. Carry more balls than usual
and be patient! The Links was never meant to
be a low scoring, target golf course.
Knysna
Golf Course
Knysna Golf Club is probably the only golf course
in South Africa which can boast holes that are
below sea level. When the course floods it is
possible to canoe down the fairway on the 465
meter par five 4th hole.
Because it is situated close to the Knysna Heads
as well as the town's well known lagoon, one
of the great delights of the club is to sit
under the trees outside Hilsen House, which
is the half way tea house. The chances are pretty
good that you will see the richly coloured Knysna
Lourie, undoubtedly one of South Africa's most
beautiful birds.
Oubaai
Golf Course
Championship 18-hole golf course designed by
Ernie Els, Oubaai promises a golfing experience
comparable to the best the world has to offer.
Situated only 8 kilometers from George, Oubaai
offers the golfer panoramic views of the Indian
Ocean and the Gwaing River Valley. As you walk
the course, enjoy the forest, sea, river and
mountain views.
Pezula
Golf Course
You've just found one of the most exciting,
challenging and visually stunning golf courses
in the entire world. This site features 18 spectacular
championship holes of golf and 250 hectares
of well-planned residential properties and natural
fynbos communities.
The Scottish "links-style" course,
designed by Ronald Fream and David Dale of Golfplan
in California, features cool-season grasses
and five different tee placements to satisfy,
challenge and reward all golfers.
Simola
Golf Course
The Golden Bear's 18-hole championship course
at Simola has been created to challenge the
professional and inspire the amateur.
"When I first started, I only knew how
to do one thing, and that was to put a golf
course on a piece of ground that only a good
player could play ... Easy courses are fun occasionally,
but I don't think they stand the 'test of time'
to be considered great courses… However,
when I start to design a golf course, I don't
intentionally try to make it as tough as I can.
I simply aim to create a golf course that will
be a demanding test of skill for the accomplished
golfer playing from the back tees. But, at the
same time, I want to offer a challenging, yet
enjoyable experience for the average or beginner
player who lays from the appropriate tees and
thinks his or her way around the golf course."
Jack Nicklaus
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